Like so many answers as we adapt to life with COVID-19: It depends. A South Shore Health pediatrician weighs in.

“With the new omicron variant, this is the time to encourage people to get their vaccines," said South Shore Health infectious diseases expert Simone Wildes, MD. "And if you’re eligible for a booster, I would encourage that as well,” she said. “It’s not just to protect yourself, but also those around you who need extra protection.”

This toxic plant and its extract have been in the news, floated in some circles as potential treatments for COVID-19.

At-home COVID-19 tests can offer additional peace before or after travel, when visiting an immunocompromised loved one, or after a potential exposure.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, what steps should you take to stay safe this fall? Todd Ellerin, MD weighs in.

A new inflammatory syndrome possibly linked to COVID-19 has been appearing in children across the globe — including Massachusetts.

Massachusetts plans to slowly reopen as the COVID-19 curve flattens. Todd Ellerin, MD explains steps you can take to stay safe during the transition.

Can you eat takeout food safely? How often should you clean your phone? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease answers.

Nearly three years into the pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about COVID-19. We know how to protect ourselves from the virus with vaccines, prevent its spread by masking and social distancing and how to treat infections with antiviral and anti-inflammatory medications. But we still have much to learn about the condition known as long COVID.